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Recent Firewire

  • Date/Time:
    Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 12:05 am
  • Address:
    300 blk of Yoder St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with heavy fire in two story S/F/D. Command reported fire on the first floor with extension to the second. Multiple hand lines were placed in service. Truck companies performed extensive overhaul.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 9:30 pm
  • Address:
    Myrtle Ave (The Old Day Farm)
  • Submitter:
    William Rieger III PFN Staff
Details:

Companies dispatched for a brush fire on the old Day Farm on Myrtle Ave, CMD arrived to find a fully involved barn approx 25 by 50, and Advised communication to upgrade the box and have the in coming Companies stretched a large Diameter hose line from Margeaux Ct into the Day Farm to extinguish fire. Companies made quick work of the fire and the West Deptford Fire Marshal's Office is investigating along with the West Deptford Police Department.

Photos By: William Rieger III
  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 10:30 am
  • Address:
    320 Spring Garden St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with smoke showing from a two story M/O/R, reported people trapped. Crews made a quick knock of the fire on the second floor. All searches were negative.

  • Date/Time:
    Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 1:23 am
  • Address:
    541 E. County Line Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

E-91 arrived on the scene with a boat well involved with fire showing from the side of the garage. Crews in service with 2 hand lines to knock the fire. L-90 arrived and threw ground ladders and ventilated the roof. The fire was placed under control within 30 minutes.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, November 3, 2008, 10:30 pm
  • Address:
    151 Lower Loop Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Capt 37 arrived on scene and reported working fire in trailer possible vacant with exposures. Fire Units arrived had heavy fire in a single wide trailer 15 x 45 with heavy fire to the middle of the structure. Union Fire Company of Leesport was first arriving engine initiated 2 attack lines with an exterior attack and knocked bulk of the fire down. Further units arrived including tankers due to this being rural area with no hydrants. Companies performed extensive overhaul due to the large amount of debris in the trailer. No injuries was reported.

Photos By: Fred Massa
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, November 3, 2008, 9:45 pm
  • Address:
    20th and Poplar
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-3 had a two story vacant stand alone, 30x30 fully involved. Used 2&2.

  • Date/Time:
    Monday, November 3, 2008, 12:15 pm
  • Address:
    1113 Madison st
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chester 11 on location two story end of the row heavy smoke from the rear. All hands in service with interior attack. Chester 11 requested 2nd alarm with fire in 1st and 2nd floor. Chester 9 has Madison command Chester 11 is operations. 2nd alarm companies in service.

Photos By: Jim Carney/ Gordon Pippen
  • Date/Time:
    Monday, November 3, 2008, 3:15 am
  • Address:
    Donegal Creek rd and Long Lane
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with a large cattle barn fully involved. All companies in service with master streams. Drafting operation placed in service due to lack of hydrants in the area.
70 cows were killed in the fire.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, November 2, 2008, 2:00 pm
  • Address:
    62 Florence Dr
  • Box:
    73
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

D/C-3 had heavy smoke showing from S/F/D. Command requested the box struck. Companies placed several lines in service to knock the fire.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, November 2, 2008, 11:00 am
  • Address:
    601 S. 4th St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine-1 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from a two story vacant store front, placed all hands in service fire extended to the exposure. The second alarm was struck by Battalion 1 ( Lewiston) and all companies went in service with master streams and numerous hand lines. Gloucester City Quint 51 and Pennsauken Cascade 11-4 were called above the 2nd alarm.No injuires reported. American Red Cross was called for the family in the exposure dwelling.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor and Ted Aurig PFN Staff
(Montgomery, PA)

OMD Fire - Abington Twp

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, November 2, 2008, 5:20 am
  • Address:
    2443 Susquehanna Ave
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

EMS Lt. (Lt 384-2) reported heavy fire in the rear of a two story OMD. First in engine went in service with hand lines, ladder companies opened up. Used all hands for fire in one apartment.

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, November 2, 2008, 4:53 am
  • Address:
    Orthrodox and Bath
  • Box:
    1549
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

Foam 33 was dispatched for rubbish. While en route FCC advised they were getting calls for a building fire and they were upgrading the assignment to a building fire. Foam 33 arrived heavy fire showing and placed all companies in service with heaviest waterlines. B/C 10 reported heavy fire through the roof of the southeastern section of a 1 story 200x150 building and requests the 2nd alarm. Deputy 2 advised companies were trying to stop the spread of fire from reaching the rest of the building and also request the 3rd alarm to be struck out. Deputy 2 placed the fire under control.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, November 2, 2008, 4:00 am
  • Address:
    River and Cove Rds.
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

1100 arrived to find a 1 story 250x500 building with smoke showing, placed all hands in service. Companies located a large pile of debris on fire in the building. Requested local and county fm due to this same building being on fire on 10/26/08.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Sunday, November 2, 2008, 2:11 am
  • Address:
    Woodhaven and Academy rds
  • Box:
    6836
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Engine 22 arrived with heavy fire showing from a 2 story 25x30 townhouse. Placed 1 and 1 in service. B/C 13 arrived and advised the fire was extending to the Bravo exposure, placed 2 and 2 in service and requested the box to be filled out. B/C 13 ordered pipeline 62 to drop a 5' inch line and bring it to the front of the fire building and ordered Engine 46 to bring a line to the rear. Used All Hands.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, November 1, 2008, 11:20 pm
  • Address:
    439 Hulme St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Command reported a 2 story occupied dwelling with heavy fire showing reports of people trapped on second floor, all hands in service,numerous BLS and ALS requested to the scene. One occupant was rescued but later died.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff
  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, November 1, 2008, 8:53 pm
  • Address:
    215 Locust Lane
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Chief 57-2 arrived on scene and reported two barns fully involved. Additional tankers along with the second alarm requested to the scene. All companies in service with master streams.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, November 1, 2008, 7:25 pm
  • Address:
    121 Shore Line Drive
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

2300 reported an occupied S/F/D 30x40 with heavy smoke showing placed all hands in service, the fire was placed under control with no injuries reported.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, November 1, 2008, 8:34 am
  • Address:
    Woodstown- Daretown rd. and Commissioners pike
  • Submitter:
    Edan Davis
Details:

Repoted car overturned with ejections. Command on scene reported 3 ejections and requested 3 helicopters to fly. Station 16 was requestd to set up the L.Z. MedEvac 5 and Southstar landed near by. Jeffstat 1 was recalled by als. on scene.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, November 1, 2008, 2:55 am
  • Address:
    2400 Blk of Ditman St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

Companies arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the second floor of a two story brick E/O/R, 15x45, reported person trapped. Used 2&2. Searches were negative.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, November 1, 2008, 2:04 am
  • Address:
    Route 45 and County Home Road
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

12-10 arrived with a 2 1/2 story vacant dwelling fully involved. Elevated master stream and several handlines in service. Numerous mutual aid tenders to the scene.

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, November 1, 2008, 2:00 am
  • Address:
    3760 M St
  • Submitter:
    PhillyFireNews Staff
Details:

B/C-10 reported heavy fire in the rear of a of a one story 100x100 vacant warehouse. Command placed all companies in service with heaviest water lines and requested the second alarm. The third alarm was requested by the incident command. The fire eventually reached four alarm. Numerous ladder pipes and deck guns were placed in to service.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
(Philadelphia, PA)

Dwelling Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Saturday, November 1, 2008, 12:38 am
  • Address:
    2100 N 32nd St
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Battalion 3 reported a 2 story vacant stand alone,15x45 used 3 engines and 2 ladders to bring the fire under control,no injuries reported.

(Camden, NJ)

Fatal MVC - Woodlynne

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, October 31, 2008, 11:30 pm
  • Address:
    Mt Ephraim Ave and Ferry Ave
  • Submitter:
    Steve Skipton NJ Editor
Details:

Collingswood Police reported a vehicle overturned into a building, 1 person was transported to Cooper Trauma in cardiac arrest and later pronounced DOA. 1 other occupant was transported to Cooper also by Collingswood Fire Depart EMS. Collingswood Police are investigating.

Photos By: Steve Skipton NJ Editor
  • Date/Time:
    Friday, October 31, 2008, 2:09 pm
  • Address:
    Pine Tavern rd.
  • Submitter:
    Edan Davis
Details:

Reported working on Pine Tavern rd. 17-1 arrived with heavy fire and smoke showing. All units advised to evacuate and preform exterior opperations. Ladder 23 and 17-3s deck gun were placed in service. Fire was placed under control at around 0700.

(Philadelphia, PA)

Building Fire - Philadelphia

  • Date/Time:
    Friday, October 31, 2008, 5:51 am
  • Address:
    Allegheny Ave and American st
  • Box:
    581
  • Submitter:
    Ron Trout
Details:

Engine 25 arrived to find a 2 story vacant building fully involved. Placed all hands in service with an exterior attack. FMO investigating as this was the site of previous fires.

Photos By: Ron Trout/PFN Staff